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Senior Tax Practitioner
Job Location:
Job Location:
Knysna - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Senior Tax Practitioner - Plettenburg Bay
An established professional services firm is seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Tax Practitioner to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of individual and corporate tax clients ensuring compliance with tax legislation providing strategic tax advice and liaising directly with SARS on behalf of clients.Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Administration
- Manage a portfolio of individual trust company and close corporation tax clients.
- Prepare and submit Income Tax Returns (ITR12 ITR14 Trust Returns etc.).
- Complete and submit Provisional Tax Returns.
- Review tax assessments and ensure accuracy.
- Handle objections appeals and dispute resolutions with SARS.
- Manage tax registrations deregistrations and profile amendments.
- Ensure clients remain compliant with all relevant tax legislation and deadlines.
SARS Liaison
- Act as the primary contact between clients and SARS.
- Resolve SARS queries audits verifications and compliance matters.
- Attend meetings and consultations with SARS where required.
- Monitor and manage outstanding tax matters and assessments.
Tax Advisory
- Provide tax planning and advisory services to individuals and businesses.
- Research and interpret tax legislation and regulatory updates.
- Advise clients on tax-efficient structures and compliance requirements.
- Identify potential tax risks and opportunities for clients.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Provide professional guidance on tax matters.
- Present complex tax information in a clear and practical manner.
- Assist clients with strategic financial and tax decisions.
Team Support & Leadership
- Review work completed by junior staff where applicable.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to tax administrators and trainees.
- Assist in developing and improving internal tax processes.
- Stay current with changes in tax legislation and industry developments.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Taxation Accounting Finance or a related field.
- Membership with a recognised professional controlling body (e.g. SAIT SAIPA SAICA ACCA CIMA or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years experience in a tax-focused role.
- Strong working knowledge of South African tax legislation.
- Experience dealing directly with SARS.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and tax-related software.
- Valid drivers licence preferred.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong client service orientation.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
South Cape Recruitment - We are a generalist recruitment company based in the heart of the Garden Route in the Southern Cape. Customer service is an integral part of our job and not an extension of it!
